El Pinet – Malcolm Palmer
At Pinet this morning, just where we had a Marsh Sandpiper last week, I found a Pectoral Sandpiper. Being alone, and having no photographic evidence, I should be grateful if someone else could get along and confirm!
Monnegre, El Hondo, El Pinet – Paula Sykes
Here are a few photos taken around the area in September by visiting birder, Paula Sykes.
El Clot – Mark Etheridge
First Black Redstarts of the Winter (for me!) in the Clot this afternoon, 3 seen, also 5 or more Chiffchaffs. About 1000 Common Starlings in the reeds round the main pool, female Ferruginous Duck present 1730-1830. A Kingfisher shot past … Continued
El Clot – Malcolm Palmer
At the Clot this morning, both Ferruginous Ducks (male and female) were showing well in front of the Charco de Contacto hide.
October field trip – Santa Pola area – Malcolm Palmer
The Costa Blanca Bird Club held its October field trip in the Vega Baja region of Alicante, where early morning cloud looked threatening, but a few drops of rain were all the heavens had to offer. Twenty five members, including … Continued
Ferrugionous Duck at El Clot – Mark Etheridge
15th October – There is a pair of Ferruginous Duck on the main pool at the Clot this afternoon! 16th October – Ferruginous Duck update – both birds present again today and performing well to the gallery!
San Felipe Visitor Centre and Local fields – Malcolm Palmer
The Visitor Centre was less than exciting, with a LOT of water. The good sign was that I found a field at La Raja with 300 Glossy Ibis paddling around, and there are signs that some irrigation activities are starting … Continued
Mary’s Blog revisited
If anyone was wondering where my blog has gone (and nobody probably was) I thought I would give you an update. This year we have had limited birding opportunities as we have been busy buying a house in England and … Continued
Palm farm track, Vistabella, Santa Pola Salinas, El Clot – Malcolm Palmer
The PFT was quite except for a lone Red rumped Swallow, hawking over the fields. So went to the 1st hide, nicely protected by a warning sign about wasps. (which keeps the people away – great idea) At some distance, … Continued
Spanish Language Website of Bird News
For anyone who wishes to know more about local bird sites, who is able to read Spanish, this website might be of interest. You may be able to translate it or parts of it, although the website itself does not … Continued